Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Arrivals ad j ust to e astern pace Y’all might have noticed a change of accents in the halls. The western and southern influence is no longer just a movie and fashion trend to read about. The new style has invaded PHS. Texas holds the record for students transferring to Parkland with five. Also fifteen new students moved from other southern and western states by the end of January. Many of the new students noticed a relative lack of freedom here. Amy Benowitz feels that PHS is a prison!” In New York schools Andrea Case attended, students could walk around within certain boundaries and go outside in the summer. PHS is definitely tougher. Classes are very academically demanding. The school needs more spirit. It makes it a lot easier to come to school if you like it,” said Kim Storey, a sophomore from Texas. Many of the students said that pep rallies at their former schools were more frequent and more lively. Three exchange students also became members of the student body. Nobuyki To get somewhere, you have to use a car enjoyed not having to attend school on Saturdays. Lisbeth Stegman, from Denmark, had t adjust to the size of the United States. You have to use a car everyday if you want to go somewhere. My island is so small that you just walk or take your bike.” New teachers also commented about Parkland. Miss Brenda Gilio, who taugh previously in Bethlehem, felt that the kids here are more conscientious and grade conscious. She prefers PHS because, The enthusiasm of the sophomore class is great.” Everyone agreed, however, that the educational system here is superior to previous ones. A1 Van Gordon said, Baba, a Japanese native, was surprised at how much American students like school compared to Japanese students. He Wrestling Coach, Mr. John Toggas, waits with Freshman Jim Best before sending him out to the mats. Mr. Toggas and Mr. Scott Levan joined the PHS faculty as health teachers. Dressed for Florida’s tropical climate. Senior A1 Van Gordon challenges Pennsylvania's harsh winter weather to a duel of will power. A1 lost. 16-Student life

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Nobuyuki Baba finds that his Japanese dictionary is most useful to Parkland students and other exchange students. Senior Mike Hirsch questions Nobuyuki as Lisbeth Stegman, Hrland Prytz and Dave Konuch examine the book. Southern and mid-western students seems to enjoy publication work. New students Wanda Williams, Steve Ridgway, Kim Storey, Kathy Nicolin, and Scott Ridgway have all joined Parkland publications. New arrivals-1 7